1972 Map of McCollum Lake

About this map

The Oscoda State Forest and Huron National Forest define this landscape at the intersection of Oscoda, Alcona, Alpena, and Montmorency counties. This 1970s survey captures a wilderness characterized by an intricate network of kettle lakes and wetlands, including McCollum Lake and the smaller Rienstein Lake to the north. The presence of multiple Old Railroad Grades cutting through the forest provides evidence of the region’s earlier logging history, marking the pathways where timber was once hauled toward the Upper South Branch Thunder Bay River. While predominantly undeveloped, localized human activity is visible through features like the Fonro Lodge Landing Strip and various Gravel Pits, alongside established routes like Perch Lake Road and McGinn Road.